Ney Rosauro (1952- )
Ney
Rosauro is recognized as one of the most original and dynamic symphonic
percussionists and composers today. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, he
started studying percussion in 1977 with Luiz Anunciação of the
Orquestra Sinfonica Brasileira in Rio de Janeiro. Rosauro studied
Composition and Conducting at the Universidade de Brasilia (Brazil). He
then received the Masters Degree in Percussion at the Hochschule fur
Musik Wurzburg in Germany under Prof. Siegfried Fink. He completed his
Doctorate at the University of Miami under the supervision of Fred
Wickstrom. From 1975 to 1987 he was percussion instructor at the Escola
de Musica de Brasilia, and timpanist with the Orquestra do Teatro
Nacional de Brasilia in Brazil. From 1987 until 2000 he directed the
Percussion Department at the Federal University of Santa Maria, RS in
Brazil. From 2000 until 2009 he was director of Percussion Studies at
the University of Miami, Florida. As a composer he has published more
than 50 pieces for percussion as well as several method books. His
compositions are very popular worldwide and have been recorded by
internationally acclaimed artists such as Evelyn Glennie and the London
Symphony Orchestra. His Concerto for Marimba and Orchestra has been
performed by over 2,000 different orchestras worldwide, and his nine
solo CDs have received critical acclaim and been hailed by
percussionists and general music-lovers alike. Rosauro has
appeared in concert solo, and as a soloist with orchestras, in more
than 35 different countries, including the most prestigious
International Percussion Festivals.COMPOSITIONS Rosauro Links ~ ~ ~ Works by Genre
3 Impressões, clarinet and percussion [1 player?], op. 1 (1980)
Reflexos, solo percussion, op. 2 (1980)
Cenas Brasileiras Nos. 1 and 2, percussion quartet, op. 3 (1980) [Baião; Frevo]
Cadencia Para Berimbau, percussion quartet, op. 4.1 (1981)
- Dueto para Berimbau e Marimba, op. 4.2 (arr. 1994)
Variations for Four Tom Toms, op. 5.1 (1984) [theme and 6 variations]
Sonatina para Caixa Clara (3 mvts), snare drum, op. 5.2 (1984) [Allegro; Cantabile; Rondó]
Suite Popular Brasileira (4 mvts), marimba, op. 6.1 (1982-84)
Brazilian Popular Suite, percussion ensemble [6-8 players], op. 6.2 (1982-84; arr. 1988)
O Sol é Sempre Pontual, voice, marimba and percussion, op. 7 (1979; arr. 1983) [original for voice, piano and percussion]
Samba (Cenas Brasileiras No. 3), percussion sextet, op. 8 (1984)
Sonata Periods of Life, vibraphone and marimba [1 player], op. 9 (1984) [Dawn; Childrens Game; Chant; Rondo]
- Lied (from "Sonata Periods of Life"), vibraphone, op. 9.2 (1984) [3rd mvt of "Sonata Periods of Life"]
A Message to a Friend, vibraphone (or saxophone) and marimba, w/opt. bass and drums, op. 10 (1983-87)
Three Preludes for Solo Marimba, op. 11 (1976-88)
Concerto for Marimba and Orchestra (or wind ensemble; or perc sextet), op. 12 (1986) [originally for marimba & str orch]
Marimba Concerto Suite, solo marimba, op. 12.5 (1986; arr. 2003)
Cenas Amerindias (2 mvts), solo percussion, op. 13 (1986-87) [Brasiliana; Eldorado]
Mitos Brasileiros (Brazilian Myths) (5 mvts), perc quartet, op. 14 (1988) [Curupira; Iara; Saci Perere; Uirapurú; Mula sem Cabeça]
Choro Bachiano, marimba, op. 15 (1989) [original theme for guitar from 1976]
Bem-vindo, vibraphone [5 mallets], op. 16 (1988-89)
Rhapsody for Solo Percussion and Orchestra, op. 17 (1991-92)
- Rhapsody for Solo Vibraphone and Percussion Ensemble, vibraphone and percussion octet [7 players and piano], op. 17.3
- Rhapsody for Solo Vibraphone and Jazz Ensemble (Big Band), op. 17.4 [arrangement of first part of "Rhapsody", op. 17]
Fred no Frevo, marimba quartet, w/opt. percussion, op. 18 (1992)
Ivitory Retan, chorus and percussion ensemble, op. 19 (1993)
Variacoes sobre um Tema do Rio Grande, marimba, op. 20 (1993) [theme and 7 variations]
Prelude and Blues, vibraphone, op. 21 (1993)
5 Cirandas Brasileiras, marimba and vibraphone, op. 22 (1981; arr. 1994) [original for vibraphone and violin]
Sonata para Marimba Solo, op. 23 (unfinished)
Concerto for Vibraphone and Orchestra (or Wind Ensemble), op. 24 (1995-96) [Recitativo-Allegro; Acalanto; Vivo-Presto]
- Concerto for Vibraphone and Percussion Ensemble, solo vibraphone and percussion sextet, op. 24.3
Two Brazilian Steel Dances, steel band [5 parts], op. 25 (1996) [Interlúdio; Tempo de Baião; Interlúdio; Tempo de Samba]
Japanese Overture, percussion ensemble [8 players], op. 26 (1997)
Three Moods, steel drum (or marimba/2 mallets), op. 27 (1997) [Baroque; Meditative; Impacient]
Seven Brazilian Children Songs, marimba, op. 28 (1997)
Brazil 500, solo percussion and orchestra (or wind ensemble; or piano; or perc. ensemble/9 players), op. 29 (1999)
Variations Over Evelyn Glennie's "A Little Prayer", marimba, op. 30 (1999)
Vibes Etudes and Songs (7 pieces), vibraphone, op. 31 (2001)
- Querido Amigo (My Dear Friend), marimba and harp, op. 31.3 (arr. 2007?)
Toccata and Divertimento, vibraphone and guitar (or marimba), op. 32 (2000)
Valencia, marimba, op. 33.1 (2002)
- Valencia, percussion ensemble [12 players], op. 33.2 (2001?)
Concerto No. 2 for Marimba and Orchestra (or Wind Ensemble), op. 34 (2001-02) [also arr. w/perc ensemble]
Suite from Marimba Concerto No. 2, solo marimba, op. 34.4 [this piece contains main themes from Conc. for Marimba No. 2]
Two Reflections, vibraphone, op. 35 (2002) [Brazilian Landscape; Reflections on the New World]
Brazilian Fantasy (Bach in Brazil), 2 marimbas, op. 36.1 (2004)
- Brazilian Fantasy (Bach in Brazil), 2 marimbas and string orchestra, op. 36.2 (2003)
- Brazilian Fantasy, solo marimba (????)
Concerto for Timpani and Orchestra (or Wind Ensemble; or Perc Ensemble), op. 37 (2003)
Midnight Talk, marimba and 2 wooden frogs, op. 38 (2004?)
Two Pieces for Marimba and …., marimba and any other treble or bass clef instrument, op. 39 (2006)
Serenata for Marimba/Vibraphone and Orchestra (4 mvts), marimba & vibraphone [1 player] and string orch, op. 40 (2005-07)
- also arr. for marimba & vibraphone (1 player) and percussion ensemble [7 players]
Mother Earth, Father Sky, percussion ensemble [8 players], op. 41 (2007)
Cancao Da Despedida (Farewell Song), vibraphone (w/opt. accordion) and string orch, op. 42 [arr. of "My Dear Friend"/V. Cunha]
Sounds from Below The Mountain, marimba and guitar, op. 43 (2008)
Andrea and the Wolf, marimba and vibraphone, op. 44 (2008)
The Great Spirit of Earth and Sky, band/wind ensemble, op. 45 (2009)
WORKS BY GENRE Rosauro Links ~ top of page ~
Band
The Great Spirit of Earth and Sky, band/wind ensemble, op. 45 (2009)
Soloist(s) w/Orchestra or Ensemble
Concerto for Marimba and Orchestra (or wind ensemble; or perc sextet), op. 12 (1986) [originally for marimba & str orch]
- Saudação (Greetings)
- Lamento, (Lament)
- Dança (Dance)
- Despedida (Farewell)
Rhapsody for Solo Percussion and Orchestra, op. 17 (1991-92)
- Rhapsody for Solo Vibraphone and Percussion Ensemble, vibraphone and percussion octet [7 players and piano], op. 17.3
- Rhapsody for Solo Vibraphone and Jazz Ensemble (Big Band), op. 17.4 [arrangement of first part of "Rhapsody", op. 17]
Concerto for Vibraphone and Orchestra (or Wind Ensemble), op. 24 (1995-96) [Recitativo-Allegro; Acalanto; Vivo-Presto]
- Concerto for Vibraphone and Percussion Ensemble, solo vibraphone and percussion sextet, op. 24.3
Brazil 500, solo percussion and orchestra (or wind ensemble; or piano; or perc. ensemble/9 players), op. 29 (1999)
Concerto No. 2 for Marimba and Orchestra (or Wind Ensemble), op. 34 (2001-02) [also arr. w/perc ensemble]
- Water Running in High Mountain
- Reflections and Dreams
- Walking on Clouds
Brazilian Fantasy (Bach in Brazil), 2 marimbas and string orchestra, op. 36.2 (2003)
Concerto for Timpani and Orchestra (or Wind Ensemble; or Perc Ensemble), op. 37 (2003)
- Bachroque
- Aria
- Horse Ride
Serenata for Marimba/Vibraphone and Orchestra (4 mvts), marimba & vibraphone [1 player] and string orch, op. 40 (2005-07)
[also arr. for marimba & vibraphone (1 player) and percussion ensemble [7 players]
- The Continent
- In Heaven
- The Journey
- Finale
Cancao Da Despedida (Farewell Song), vibraphone (w/opt. accordion) and string orch, op. 42 [arr. of "My Dear Friend"/V. Cunha]
Choral
Ivitory Retan, chorus and percussion ensemble, op. 19 (1993)
Chamber
3 Impressões, clarinet and percussion [1 player?], op. 1 (1980)
Dueto para Berimbau e Marimba, op. 4.2 (arr. 1994)
A Message to a Friend, vibraphone (or saxophone) and marimba, w/opt. bass and drums, op. 10 (1983-87)
5 Cirandas Brasileiras, marimba and vibraphone, op. 22 (1981; arr. 1994) [original for vibraphone and violin]
Querido Amigo (My Dear Friend), marimba and harp, op. 31.3 (arr. 2007?)
Toccata and Divertimento, vibraphone and guitar (or marimba), op. 32 (2000)
Brazilian Fantasy (Bach in Brazil), 2 marimbas, op. 36.1 (2004)
Two Pieces for Marimba and …., marimba and any other treble or bass clef instrument, op. 39 (2006)
- Farewell Song (Canção da Despedida) [based on "My Dear Friend"]
- Reunion Dance
Sounds from Below The Mountain, marimba and guitar, op. 43 (2008)
Andrea and the Wolf, marimba and vibraphone, op. 44 (2008)
Marimba or Vibraphone - see also works for "Soloist and Orchestra/Ensemble"
Suite Popular Brasileira (4 mvts), marimba, op. 6.1 (1982-84)
- Baião
- Xote
- Caboclinho
- Maracatú
Sonata Periods of Life, vibraphone and marimba [1 player], op. 9 (1984) [Dawn; Childrens Game; Chant; Rondo]
- Lied (from "Sonata Periods of Life"), vibraphone, op. 9.2 (1984) [3rd mvt of "Sonata Periods of Life"]
A Message to a Friend, vibraphone (or saxophone) and marimba, w/opt. bass and drums, op. 10 (1983-87)
Three Preludes for Solo Marimba, op. 11 (1976-88)
- MI MENOR (E minor) (1983; from original for guitar,1976)
- LA MAIOR (A major), "Pró Villa" (1986) [in memory of Heitor Villa Lobos]
- DO MAIOR (C major) (1987-88)
Marimba Concerto Suite, solo marimba, op. 12.5 (1986; arr. 2003)
Choro Bachiano, marimba, op. 15 (1989) [original theme for guitar from 1976]
Bem-vindo, vibraphone [5 mallets], op. 16 (1988-89)
Fred no Frevo, marimba quartet, w/opt. percussion, op. 18 (1992)
Variacoes sobre um Tema do Rio Grande, marimba, op. 20 (1993) [theme and 7 variations]
Prelude and Blues, vibraphone, op. 21 (1993)
5 Cirandas Brasileiras, marimba and vibraphone, op. 22 (1981; arr. 1994) [original for vibraphone and violin]
Sonata para Marimba Solo, op. 23 (unfinished)
Three Moods, steel drum (or marimba/2 mallets), op. 27 (1997) [Baroque; Meditative; Impacient]
Seven Brazilian Children Songs, marimba, op. 28 (1997)
- A Canoa Virou
- Ciranda Cirandinha
- Pirulito que bate bate
- Terezinha de Jesus
- O Cravo brigou com a Rosa
- A Moda da tal Anquinha
- Vamos Maninha
Variations Over Evelyn Glennie's "A Little Prayer", marimba, op. 30 (1999)
Vibes Etudes and Songs (7 pieces), vibraphone, op. 31 (2001)
- First Dampening Etude
- Second Dampening Etude
- First Steps
- Etude in Blues
- Etude in Bossa
- Minor Blues
- My Dear Friend, op. 31.2 [in memoriam my dear friend Jose Pedro Boessio]
Toccata and Divertimento, vibraphone and guitar (or marimba), op. 32 (2000)
Valencia, marimba, op. 33.1 (2002)
Suite from Marimba Concerto No. 2, solo marimba, op. 34.4 [this piece contains main themes from Conc. for Marimba No. 2]
Two Reflections, vibraphone, op. 35 (2002) [Brazilian Landscape; Reflections on the New World]
Brazilian Fantasy (Bach in Brazil), 2 marimbas, op. 36.1 (2004)
- Brazilian Fantasy (Bach in Brazil), 2 marimbas and string orchestra, op. 36.2 (2003)
- Brazilian Fantasy, solo marimba (????)
Midnight Talk, marimba and 2 wooden frogs, op. 38 (2004?)
Two Pieces for Marimba and …., marimba and any other treble or bass clef instrument, op. 39 (2006)
- Farewell Song (Canção da Despedida) [based on "My Dear Friend"]
- Reunion Dance
Sounds from Below The Mountain, marimba and guitar, op. 43 (2008)
Andrea and the Wolf, marimba and vibraphone, op. 44 (2008)
Solo Percussion
Reflexos, solo percussion, op. 2 (1980)
Variations for Four Tom Toms, op. 5.1 (1984) [theme and 6 variations]
Sonatina para Caixa Clara (3 mvts), snare drum, op. 5.2 (1984) [Allegro; Cantabile; Rondó]
Cenas Amerindias (2 mvts), solo percussion, op. 13 (1986-87) [Brasiliana; Eldorado]
Three Moods, steel drum (or marimba/2 mallets), op. 27 (1997) [Baroque; Meditative; Impacient]
Percussion Ensemble
Cenas Brasileiras Nos. 1 and 2, percussion quartet, op. 3 (1980) [Baião; Frevo]
Cadencia Para Berimbau, percussion quartet, op. 4.1 (1981)
Brazilian Popular Suite, percussion ensemble [6-8 players], op. 6.2 (1982-84; arr. 1988)
Samba (Cenas Brasileiras No. 3), percussion sextet, op. 8 (1984)
Mitos Brasileiros (Brazilian Myths) (5 mvts), perc quartet, op. 14 (1988) [Curupira; Iara; Saci Perere; Uirapurú; Mula sem Cabeça]
Fred no Frevo, marimba quartet, w/opt. percussion, op. 18 (1992)
Two Brazilian Steel Dances, steel band [5 parts], op. 25 (1996) [Interlúdio; Tempo de Baião; Interlúdio; Tempo de Samba]
Japanese Overture, percussion ensemble [8 players], op. 26 (1997)
Valencia, percussion ensemble [12 players], op. 33.2 (2001?)
Mother Earth, Father Sky, percussion ensemble [8 players], op. 41 (2007)
Percussion Method Books and Etudes
- Complete Method for Snare Drum, Volume 1
- Complete Method For Snare Drum, Volume 2
- Beginning Exercises and Studies for 2 Mallets
- 10 Beginning Studies for Multiple Percussion
- Vibes Etudes and Songs
- The ABCs of Brazilian Percussion
Vocal
O Sol é Sempre Pontual, voice, marimba and percussion, op. 7 (1979; arr. 1983) [original for voice, piano and percussion]
ROSAURO LINKS Works by Genre ~ top of page ~
Ney Rosauro (James Griffiths, The Guardian) also here
Composer's website . . . contact Ney Rosauro: here
Rosauro @ Wikipedia
Rosauro @ Wikipedia.nl (in Dutch)
Rosauro @ Alto Publications
Rosauro @ Classical Archives
Rosauro @ Facebook
Rosauro @ Vic Firth
Rosauro @ InstantEncore
Rosauro @ Malletworks
Rosauro @ MusicWeb International
Rosauro @ Naxos
Rosauro @ The New York Times
Rosauro @ Sabian Cymbals
Rosauro @ Vic Firth
Rosauro @ Yamaha Artists
Publisher
Rosauro @ Composer's website
Rosauro @ Alto Publications
Rosauro @ ProPercussao Brasil
Rosauro @ Steve Weiss Music
Streaming Audio
Rosauro @ Composer's website - check under individual work listings
Rosauro @ Classical Archives
Rosauro @ last.fm
Rosauro @ MySpaceMusic (Dave Danford)
Rosauro @ MySpaceMusic (Klarimba)
Rosauro @ MySpaceMusic (Andrew Maguire)
Rosauro @ Rhapsody.com
Rosauro @ SoundCloud
Recordings
Rosauro @ Composer's website also here
Rosauro @ Amazon.com
Rosauro @ ArkivMusic
Rosauro @ CD Baby
Rosauro @ CD Universe
Rosauro @ ClassicsOnline
Rosauro @ Discogs
Rosauro @ itunes
Video
Rosauro @ YouTube
Rosauro @ Google Video
Rosauro @ Vimeo - also search "Ney Rosauro"
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